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The 11-test Kiwis international will rely on halves Shaun Johnson and - pending clearance from the NRL - Kieran Foran, and hooker Issac Luke, to guide the side's attack, while coordinating their defensive line from the back.

In assessing his own captaincy style, Tuivasa-Sheck is looking to emulate the quiet and professional example set by both his former Sydney Roosters captain and mentor Anthony Minichiello, and former Kiwis and Warriors skipper Simon Mannering, to help him get the best out of the side.

"He (Minichiello) was a captain at fullback also and he just played what was in front of him and I want to do the same," he said.

"He was a real quiet person. He was similar to Simon Mannering. He just led by example. He gets his meals on-point, he was at training on time, he just did all of the little stuff right, and that's what I want to do.

"We've got leaders across the park and I control our defensive line and if I just continue to do that it will go well."

Tuivasa-Sheck's outstanding work ethic and dedication to training and match preparation made him a front-runner for the job in the eyes of coach Stephen Kearney.

However, his people skills, and the ease with which he is able to interact with and relate to younger and older teammates and club staff, were other qualities seen as essential to helping the Warriors improve.

"Certainly the way he conducts himself around the playing group also is very important," said Kearney. "He relates to everybody. He's got a wonderful energy about him and nothing's too hard for him and everyone can relate to him.

"I thought that was an important move forward for us, moving towards the future."

Tuivasa-Sheck didn't immediately accept the job when it was offered last week but after speaking to family and senior players he "found the confidence to say yes".

"It took some time for me to process the idea. I spoke to a few respected people and some boys in the team and they pointed out I do have the qualities in me. I've really backed myself to go for it."